纟 (sī) - Silk radical & simplified form of the silk radical 糹/糸, used

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sī ｜ 3 strokes ｜ radical: 纟

树檀

纟 · sī

Silk radical;

simplified form of the silk radical 糹/糸, used as a component in characters related to silk, textiles, threads, or tying.

Silk radicalsimplified form of the silk radical 糹/糸, used

Usage highlights

Silk radicalSimplified silk radicalRedThreadTo weaveTo tie

Synonyms

  • 糹— Traditional form of the silk radical
  • 糸— Original form; silk, thread

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 纟 is a radical (部首).
  • It appears in 红 (red, hóng).
  • It appears in 线 (thread, xiàn).
  • It appears in 织 (to weave, zhī).

Collocations

  • Silk radical(纟部)
  • Simplified silk radical(简化丝旁)
  • Red(红)
  • Thread(线)
  • To weave(织)
  • To tie(系)

Idioms

  • prosperous and bustling(Not an idiom itself, but appears in many, e.g., 红红火火)
  • well-organized(组织有序)
  • economic dispute(经济纠纷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the traditional silk radical 糸 (mì), representing silk threads.
  • Its presence in a character often indicates a connection to textiles, tying, continuity, or fine/small things.
  • As a simplified radical, it reflects script reform in Mainland China.

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